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What Are the Advantages of Implementing Conditional Access?

Jeremy

Mar 2, 20234 min read

What Are the Advantages of Implementing Conditional Access?

It seems that nearly as long as passwords have been around, they’ve been a major source of security concern. Eighty-one percent of...

Tips for Overcoming Barriers to a Smooth BYOD Program

Jeremy

Feb 23, 20233 min read

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Tips for Overcoming Barriers to a Smooth BYOD Program

Bring your own device (BYOD) is a concept that took hold after the invention of the smartphone. When phones got smarter, software...

Insider Threats Are Getting More Dangerous! Here's How to Stop Them

Jeremy

Jan 24, 20233 min read

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Insider Threats Are Getting More Dangerous! Here's How to Stop Them

One of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders. An “insider” would be anyone that has legitimate...

Simple Guide to Follow for Better Endpoint Protection

Jeremy

Jan 19, 20233 min read

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Simple Guide to Follow for Better Endpoint Protection

Endpoints make up much of a company’s network and IT infrastructure. This is a collection of computers, mobile devices, servers, and...

Checklist for Better Digital Offboarding of Employees

Jeremy

Jan 9, 20233 min read

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Checklist for Better Digital Offboarding of Employees

Digital footprints cover today's modern workplace. Employees begin making these the moment they're hired. They get a company email...

What to Include in a Year-end Technology Infrastructure Review

Jeremy

Dec 20, 20223 min read

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What to Include in a Year-end Technology Infrastructure Review

When the year is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to plan for the future. Most businesses begin the year with the hope of growing...

9 Urgent Security Tips for Online Holiday Shopping

Jeremy

Dec 13, 20224 min read

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9 Urgent Security Tips for Online Holiday Shopping

The holiday shopping season is taking off. This means that scammers have also revved up their engines. They're primed and ready to take...

Internet Explorer Has Lost All Support (What You Need to Know)

Jeremy

Dec 2, 20223 min read

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Internet Explorer Has Lost All Support (What You Need to Know)

After being the main entry to the internet in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Internet Explorer (IE) is gone. As of June 15, 2022,...

You Need to Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks

Jeremy

Nov 22, 20223 min read

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You Need to Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks

Phishing. It seems you can’t read an article on cybersecurity without it coming up. That’s because phishing is still the number one...

What Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?

Jeremy

Nov 18, 20223 min read

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What Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?

Few things invoke instant panic like a missing smartphone or laptop. These devices hold a good part of our lives. This includes files,...

6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement

Jeremy

Nov 1, 20223 min read

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6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement

Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies. They feel that things don’t need to be so formal. They’ll just tell staff...

5 Mistakes Companies Are Making in the Digital Workplace

Jeremy

Oct 31, 20224 min read

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5 Mistakes Companies Are Making in the Digital Workplace

The pandemic has been a reality that companies around the world have shared. It required major changes in how they operate. No longer,...

How Using the SLAM Method Can Improve Phishing Detection

Jeremy

Oct 20, 20223 min read

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How Using the SLAM Method Can Improve Phishing Detection

There is a reason why phishing is usually at the top of the list for security awareness training. For the last decade or two, it has been...

How Often Do You Need to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness?

Jeremy

Oct 12, 20223 min read

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How Often Do You Need to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness?

You’ve completed your annual phishing training. This includes teaching employees how to spot phishing emails. You’re feeling good about...

Home Security: Why You Should Put IoT Devices on a Guest Wi-Fi Network

Jeremy

Oct 7, 20223 min read

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Home Security: Why You Should Put IoT Devices on a Guest Wi-Fi Network

The number of internet-connected devices in homes has been growing. It's increased exponentially over the last decade. A typical home now...

Did You Just Receive a Text from Yourself? Learn What Smishing Scams to Expect

Jeremy

Sep 20, 20223 min read

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Did You Just Receive a Text from Yourself? Learn What Smishing Scams to Expect

How many text messages from companies do you receive today as compared to about two years ago? If you’re like many people, it’s quite a...

Which Form of MFA Is the Most Secure? Which Is the Most Convenient?

Jeremy

Sep 7, 20223 min read

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Which Form of MFA Is the Most Secure? Which Is the Most Convenient?

Credential theft is now at an all-time high and is responsible for more data breaches than any other type of attack. With data and...

Top 5 Mobile Device Attacks You Need to Watch Out For

Jeremy

Aug 30, 20223 min read

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Top 5 Mobile Device Attacks You Need to Watch Out For

Smartphones and tablets are often the preferred device for communications, web searching, and accessing many types of apps. They’re more...

Signs That Your Computer May Be Infected with Malware

Jeremy

Aug 25, 20223 min read

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Signs That Your Computer May Be Infected with Malware

Approximately 34% of businesses take a week or longer to regain access to their data and systems once hit with a malware attack. Malware...

Should I Consider Switching to Microsoft’s Edge Browser? (Top Features)

Jeremy

Aug 19, 20223 min read

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Should I Consider Switching to Microsoft’s Edge Browser? (Top Features)

One of the most important applications we choose is our internet browser. When on a computer or a mobile device, we work in that most of...